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LF52 NWJ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,063 mi
Last recorded104,063 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 NWJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 104,063 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge. 195/55/15----85v

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 13 Feb 2017 104,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15----85v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge. 195/55/15----85v

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,928 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 94,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,669 miles

INSP warning

front tyres worn on inner edges 195/55 V15

Fail 18 Feb 2015 86,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

INSP warning

front tyres worn on inner edges 195/55 V15

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,399 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,412 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 72,412 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,651 miles

INSP & service warning

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear inner lamp broken

steering warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2011 60,253 miles

INSP/spanner warnings on

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,652 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2010 52,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine running rough?

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 32,057 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 28,126 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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LF52 NWJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 73,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF52 NWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Cordoba is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF52 NWJ registered?

LF52 NWJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is LF52 NWJ safe to buy?

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